Creamy Waldorf Salad

This Creamy Waldorf Salad recipe has apples, grapes, celery, walnuts, and a wonderful sweet dressing. Serve in bowls or on Bibb lettuce.

It was hot last week in Northern California, topping out at 91 degrees one day. In typical fashion, we skipped spring and went right on into summer. So, we dug out our shorts and also bathing suits!

I also made a bunch of salads. Making a Waldorf Salad has been on my bucket list for ages, so now I can check that off.

What is Waldorf Salad

This salad was first served at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in 1893 for a charity event, thus the name. Then in 1896, the salad appeared in Oscar of the Waldorf’s Cookbook, by Oscar Tschirky, who was the maître d’ of the hotel and credited for this salad creation.

Originally the salad only included apples, celery, mayonnaise, salt and pepper. The grapes and nuts came much later.

Additions and substitutions

Over the years, like so many classic recipes, it’s been altered. Everyone has their favorite version of the Waldorf Salad!

1. You can use yogurt instead of mayo (if you do, though, I would suggest adding a touch of honey to balance out the tart yogurt flavor.)
2. You can use pears instead of apple.
3. You could replace the celery with jicama.
4. You can add in some raisins.
5. You could even try adding some roasted chicken breast pieces.

I made it once the traditional way…and than doctored it up my way. HA. This is my version, with a sweet dressing consisting of cream cheese, Greek Yogurt, mayonnaise, and sugar. It’s so good!!

This salad is adapted from my Creamy Delicatessen Fruit Salad

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Creamy Waldorf Salad

This Creamy Waldorf Salad has apples, grapes, celery, walnuts, and a wonderful sweet dressing. Serve in bowls or on Bibb lettuce.

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Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Fruit Salad, recipe, Waldorf Salad

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 8

Calories: 191kcal

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 ounces cream cheese , softened
• 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3 medium Granny Smith apples , cubed
• 1 cup red grapes , cut in half
• 3/4 cup sliced celery
• 1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts
• Bibb lettuce, for serving, optional

Instructions

• In a large bowl, whisk together (or beat with an electric mixer) the cream cheese, yogurt, mayonnaise, and sugar until combined and smooth.
• Add in the apples, grapes, celery, and walnuts; toss to coat.
• Enjoy right away or refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Serve in bowls or on Bibb lettuce.

Notes

This salad is best served the same day you make it.

Additions and substitutions

1. You can use additional yogurt instead of mayo (if you do, though, I would suggest adding a touch of honey to balance out the tart yogurt flavor.)
2. You can use pears instead of apple.
3. You could replace the celery with jicama.
4. You can add in some raisins.
5. You could even try adding some roasted chicken breast pieces.

Keep in mind that if you add ingredients, instead of replacing, you may need to make extra dressing.

Nutrition

Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 72mg | Potassium: 182mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 165IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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